Sports Facilities Coordinator

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training and development opportunities

Stable role managing community assets

Job summary

Placements24’s client in Queenstown is seeking a meticulous Sports Facilities Coordinator to oversee operations and maintenance of sports venues. You will ensure fields, courts, and amenities are ready for training and matches, coordinating with groundskeepers, staff and contractors to keep facilities safe and functional.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, scheduling, and proactive stakeholder communication, contributing to smooth events and strong community facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in sports or recreation.
• Strong knowledge of groundskeeping, field maintenance, and facility upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, cleaning, and maintenance of all sports fields, courts, and facilities.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for grounds, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with groundskeepers, maintenance staff, and external contractors for timely repairs.
• Manage scheduling of facility usage for training, matches, and events, liaising with clubs and organizers.
• Ensure all facilities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Respond to facility-related issues promptly, addressing user and staff concerns.

Skills

Facilities management

Groundskeeping

Organization

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and organized Sports Facilities Coordinator to manage the operations and maintenance of their sports venues in Queenstown . You will be responsible for ensuring that all sports fields, courts, and associated amenities are maintained to the highest standards, ready for training and matches. This role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, scheduling, and stakeholder communication, ensuring a safe and functional environment for athletes, teams, and the community. Your efforts will directly contribute to the smooth running of sporting events and activities, upholding the organization's commitment to excellence in sports infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations, cleaning, and maintenance of all sports fields, courts, and facilities.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for grounds, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with groundskeepers, maintenance staff, and external contractors to ensure timely repairs and upkeep.
• Manage the scheduling of facility usage for training sessions, matches, and events, liaising with sports clubs and organizers.
• Ensure all facilities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Respond to facility-related issues promptly, addressing concerns from users and staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably within a sports or recreational context.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping, sports field maintenance, and facility upkeep practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to sports facilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve operational goals.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Opportunity to contribute to the local sports community.
• Training and development opportunities in facility management.
• A stable role with significant responsibility in managing key community assets.